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night, I chanced to meet either the Báb or Quddús, I invariably found them together, … the Báb seemed to be dictating and Quddús was busily engaged in taking down whatever fell from His lips. Even at a time when panic seemed to have seized the passengers of that storm-tossed vessel, they would be seen pursuing their labours with unperturbed confidence and calm. Neither the violence of the elements nor the tumult of the people around them could either ruffle the serenity of their countenance or turn them from their purpose. 83ACT3
Along the way, at the various stops, the Báb did at certain points direct His Call to certain souls but did not find much receptivity. 84ACT3
On land: Jeddah to Mecca
The Islamic Hajj is only done in a particular month of the Islamic calendar and has particular rites and rituals associated with it. 85ACT3 Upon His arrival in Jeddah, the Báb donned the pilgrim’s garb, mounted a camel, and set out on His journey to Mecca. Quddús, however, notwithstanding the repeatedly expressed desire of his Master, preferred to accompany Him on foot all the way from Jeddah to the holy city of Mecca. Holding in his hand the bridle of the camel upon which the Báb was riding, he walked along joyously and prayerfully, ministering to his Master’s needs, wholly
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